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Apron

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1700-1799

GUSN

GUSN-26136

Description

Apron piece fron woman's dress. Elaborately embroidered polychrome floral design in silk and metallic threads. Scalloped silvered metallic border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

aprons (protective wear)
embroidering
linen (material)
silk (textile)
Apron

Associated Building

Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

21 x 27 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1979.44

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